Compaq Presario V6500 Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
audio features ...1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 3 Using S/PDIF digital audio drive ...10 Identifying the installed optical drive 10 Inserting an optical disc ...10 Removing an optical disc when running on battery ...18 Changing DVD region settings - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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different from the illustration in this section. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) (2) Speakers (2) (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Record sound. NOTE A microphone icon next to each microphone opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
Connect optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. Mutes and restores computer sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
surround sound and other high-end audio output. For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector on your audio/video equipment. NOTE In order to use S/PDIF with the headphone jack, you will need an optional mini TOS link cable and/or adapter. ENWW - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right. NOTE The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
launches the QuickPlay program or DVDPlay program. Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program. NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay or DVDPlay launches automatically after you log on - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE If a properly connected - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television, you also need a standard audio cable, available from most electronics retailers, to connect to the headphone jack. The computer can support , as instructed in the user guide included with - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
camera may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your Internet service provider for assistance. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker. The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu. ENWW Using the camera (select models only) 9 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
software installed on your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. . 3. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. ENWW Using an optical drive 11 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
an optical disc when no computer power is available 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key. NOTE To - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
buttons is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is in the optical drive. ● Previous/rewind button (1) ● Play/pause button (2) ● Next/fast forward button - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
Next/fast forward button Disc status Playing Playing Stop button Disc status Playing Button Next/fast forward button fn + next/fast forward button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Button Stop button Function Stops the playback. ENWW Using the media activity - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
your hard drive to the destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE For information about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. - or - 1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Click a multimedia task from the list of - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
12 writing to 16 optical drive playing 18 protecting 16 P ports external monitor 6 programs multimedia 16 using 17 projector, connecting 6 protecting playback 18 Q Quick Launch buttons 5 QuickPlay 5 R region codes, DVD 19 S S-Video-out jack 7 S/PDIF digital audio 3 software multimedia 16 using 17 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
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